Department of Fine Arts: Photography Major

Master Photography From the Darkroom to the Digital Domain

BFA: Photography

Since the making of images is an intellectual process, the education of the artist should go considerably beyond instruction of technique and media. The artistic process, at its best, is creative intuitive, analytical and highly sophisticated. It requires all the knowledge, discipline, sensitivity and awareness of liberally educated intelligence. Students in the program will gain the technical and intellectual preparation necessary for the development of their own personal creative solutions and the means to make better-informed career decisions.This program will prepare graduates to:Master the technical aspects of the medium of photography.

Demonstrate technical mastery in all aspects of the SLR camera, both film and digital.

Demonstrate technical proficiency with medium and large format cameras.